New Lebanese President asks govt to handle affairs until PM is chosen

By NNN-KUNA,

Beirut : The Lebanese presidency said that according to the constitution, the government is considered resigned following the election of army commander General Michel Suleiman as president by parliament.


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Once Suleiman was elected as president, the government resigns automatically, and the new president has asked the government to handle the affairs of the country as care-taker, a statement issued by the presidency said Sunday.

Suleiman will now conduct consultations with leaders of parties ahead of naming the next prime minister.

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